Latin I exposes students to the language, culture and history of the Romans. An introduction to the language through the Cambridge Series emphasizes comprehension of the Latin language by reading it and thus understanding the social and political history of the Romans, especially during the first century AD. The result of the student's study of Latin is imporved knowledge of both English vocabulary and grammar, an expanded understanding of the relationship of the ancient world to his or her own, and an appreciation of other foreign languages and culture.

Students in Latin 2 further expand their knowledge of the language and culture of the Romans. The Cambridge series continues with Alexandris and Roman Britain, through which the students are introduced to the diversity of cultures that comprised the Roman Empire. In addition, a general survey of the major figures of Roman literature is presented and students begin to read both adapted and original passages from Roman authors. Ovid's Metamorphoses is read in English providing students with an understanding of the myths of the Greeks and Romans and the relationship of these myths of the Greeks and Romans and the relationship of these myths to themes in Western literature and civilization.

This third year Latin language course enables students to begin to develop advanced proficiency in the Latin language, an increasing awareness of language, and to become familiar with ancient Mediterranean culture and how it impacts the modern world.

The AP Latin course focuses on the in-depth study of selections from two of the greatest works in Latin literature: Vergil's Aeneid and Caesar's Gallic War. The course requires students to prepare and translate the readings and place these texts in a meaningful context, which helps develop critical, historical, and literary sensitivities. Throughout the course, students consider themes in the context of ancient literature and bring these works to life through classroom discussions, debates, and presentations. Additional English readings from both of these works help place the Latin readings in a significant context.

Spanish I Prerequisites: None 9th–12th Grades 2 semesters, 1 credit

Students need to have a strong background in English grammar. Spanish I focus is to bring the learner up to the novice level (low) to include the following: produce learned words, phrases, and sentences when speaking and writing, detect main ideas in familiar material when listening and reading, and recognize the importance of acquiring accuracy or expression by knowing the components of the language, including grammar. Focus of language learning is in the present tense, with an introduction to Preterite (past) tense in second semester. Three hours of study per week outside the classroom is required.

Spanish II students need to have a strong grasp of what they learned in Spanish I. Spanish II focus is to bring the learner to the novice level (mid) to include the following: understand utterances when listening and respond orally with learned material, produce learned words, phrases, and sentences when speaking and writing, detect main ideas in familiar material when listening and reading, make lists, copy accurately, and write from dictation, recognize the importance of knowing the culture of other societies, and recognize the importance of acquiring accuracy of expression by knowing the components of language, including grammar. Focus of language learning is in the imperfect, future, conditional, present perfect, past perfect, and future perfect tenses. Subjunctive mood is emphasized in the second semester. Three hours per week of study outside the classroom is required.

It is expected that students have a greater understanding of the language and improved skills in grammar, vocabulary, writing, and knowledge of Hispanic culture, with an ability to express ideas in Spanish. This is a fast paced course designed to develop fluency. The major emphasis is placed on developing comprehension, refining writing skills, reviewing previously acquired grammatical concepts, and introducing more complex structures like the subjunctive mood. Readings include Spanish literature, magazine and newspaper articles. Classes are taught in Spanish, and students are encouraged to participate freely in discussions and to communicate, even among themselves, in Spanish.

It is expected of students to be able to communicate in Spanish and have competence in the four skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. This course is designed for students who wish to complete studies in high school comparable in difficulty and content to third year college Spanish. Course content will include a review of grammar and vocabulary, reading selected samples of authentic literary prose and poetry, listening to comprehension exercises, discussing literary and cultural topics, current events and personal experiences and writing composition trying to use a high degree of structural accuracy. The student will spend the last part of the second semester reviewing the four basic skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The goal is to be well prepared for the Advanced Placement exam in May.